Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin wants the network to survive without him. In a new statement, he introduced what he calls the “walkaway test.” The idea is simple: Ethereum should keep running even if all its developers vanished tomorrow. “Ethereum itself must pass the walkaway test,” Buterin said. “Ethereum must get to a place where we …
Bitcoin injected volatility as legal action against the Federal Reserve combined with market nerves over geopolitics at the start of a key week for inflation data.
Dogecoin (DOGE) traded at $0.14 on Friday, up 0.25% in the last 24 hours, according to market tickers. The coin’s weekly performance showed a fall of 7.40%. Trading activity has eased sharply, with one source reporting a drop in volume of 50%. Related Reading: XRP Ledger May Get A Tokenized Gold Upgrade, Web3 Founder Reveals Key Momentum Readings And Moving Averages According to market data, DOGE RSI sits at 52.70 with a signal line at 52, which points to fairly balanced momentum and no clear bias. Exponential moving averages line up as follows: EMA 20 at $0.13, EMA 50 at $0.14, EMA 100 at $0.15 and EMA 200 at $0.17. The EMA set shows a downward curve overall, and the EMA 50 is being watched closely as a short-term barrier. The coin’s market capitalization stood at $23.60 billion. Analysts Offer Targets As Price Forms Higher Lows Crypto analyst Jonathan Carter set a ladder of upside targets at $0.15, $0.18, $0.20, $0.24 and $0.28, saying that those levels correspond to past reaction points on the chart. Based on reports, Carter views price action above the 50-day average as an early sign that momentum is returning. #DOGE Descending Channel Breakout Imminent???????? Dogecoin is poised to break out from the descending channel formation on the daily chart????♂️ Price action above the MA 50 indicates a potential reversal from a prolonged downtrend structure???? Upside targets: ???? $0.153 ???? $0.182 ????… pic.twitter.com/EfRjyg6tfo — Jonathan Carter (@JohncyCrypto) January 11, 2026 DOGE has been building higher lows, which would be a positive structure if it holds. Other analysts identified the all-time high at $0.73 as a long-term reference and noted a fourfold minimum growth target from current prices under the existing trend. Open Interest Climbs While Volume Drops CoinGlass data showed trading volume down by 43% to $1.30 billion in one report, even as Open Interest rose 1.70% to $1.80 billion. Total liquidations in the last 24 hours were listed at $596K, with long positions making up $431K and shorts $165K. This split suggests more long exposure among leveraged traders at the moment. Market Structure Means A Clear Move Is Needed Traders are sizing up several clear levels. A sustained move above EMA 50 at $0.14 could invite more buyers. A failure to hold the EMA 20 support at $0.13 would raise questions about the short-term strength. While momentum indicators are neutral now, a decisive break either way would likely be followed by sharper swings given low volume. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Next Peak Might Ignite ADA’s Rally, Says Cardano Creator The current picture is mixed: signals of regained momentum sit beside declining volume and a downward slope in longer EMAs. Positions are being kept, as shown by rising Open Interest, but many market participants appear to be waiting for confirmation. If buying pressure returns and volume recovers, the analyst targets listed above could come into focus. If not, the chart may remain in a tight range for some time. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Crypto trading platform MEXC has rolled out a new promotional campaign built around its peer-to-peer marketplace, offering a $200,000 airdrop pool exclusively for users making their first-ever deposit on the platform. The limited-time event began on Jan. 4, 2026, at 11:00 UTC and will run until Jan. 31 at 16:59 UTC. Participation is restricted to accounts that have never previously deposited funds on MEXC, with eligibility tied specifically to deposits completed through the exchange’s P2P channel rather than standard trading methods. To take part, users must first register for the campaign via the dedicated event page. Only after opting in are participants able to qualify by completing their first P2P deposit and reaching a net deposited amount exceeding $100 during the event period. MEXC notes that users who fail to register before depositing will not be counted toward the promotion. Participants who meet the requirements within seven days of registration unlock a fixed 10 USDT reward. All rewards are distributed from a shared $200,000 pool and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning that late participants may miss out once the pool is fully claimed. Following the conclusion of the campaign, eligible rewards will be credited directly to users’ Spot wallets. MEXC states that distribution will take place within 14 calendar days after the event ends, with most users expected to receive their airdrops within five business days. The campaign places renewed focus on MEXC’s P2P trading service, which allows users to purchase cryptocurrencies using local currencies, flexible pricing, and a wide range of payment methods. Unlike traditional exchange trades, P2P transactions on MEXC come with zero platform fees, a feature the exchange continues to promote as competition among P2P marketplaces intensifies. Through the P2P platform, users can access major cryptocurrencies including USDT, Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, Dogecoin, and Solana. The service is designed to cater to regions where direct fiat on-ramps may be limited or where users prefer localized payment options. However, the exchange has outlined several restrictions tied to the promotion. Users who withdraw funds within 24 hours of meeting the deposit requirements will be disqualified from receiving rewards. In addition, participants who have previously received rewards from other MEXC P2P promotions are excluded from this campaign. Eligibility is limited to main accounts only. Sub-accounts cannot participate independently, and any activity associated with them will be consolidated under the primary account for the purposes of eligibility checks and reward calculations. MEXC also applies internal risk and compliance reviews before rewards are finalized. Any attempts to manipulate the event, including creating multiple accounts, providing false identity information, inflating trading data, or engaging in other forms of abnormal activity, may result in disqualification and forfeiture of rewards. The exchange added that the campaign rules may be adjusted or terminated if necessary. Users were also reminded that cryptocurrency markets remain volatile and that promotional incentives do not remove the risks associated with trading digital assets. Claim the P2P airdrop
The SEC delayed decisions on two crypto ETFs and opened public comments on options tied to a Grayscale multi-asset crypto fund.
South Korea is set to lift its long-standing ban on corporate cryptocurrency investments, marking a significant shift in its digital asset policies. Local reports say the Financial Services Commission (FSC) is finalizing rules that would let listed companies and professional investors buy crypto for the first time since 2017. The official guidelines are expected by …
Binance will list United Stables (U) on January 13, 2026, at 08:00 UTC, opening spot trading for U/USDT and U/USDC. United Stables is a next‑generation stablecoin backed 1:1 by cash and major stablecoins, designed to unify fragmented liquidity across trading, DeFi, payments, and AI‑enabled systems on both BNB Smart Chain and Ethereum. It supports EIP‑3009 gasless …
Tether froze $182 million in USDT across five Tron wallets, highlighting enforcement as stablecoins dominate illicit crypto flows.
Ethereum price showed a daily uptick of over 2%, reclaimed the $3100 zone during the intraday session, but the volatility remains unusually compressed. For the past few sessions, ETH has traded sideways, absorbing supply while refusing to lose its $3000 support level. The current price action points to a coiling phase rather than exhaustion. The …
In less than a week, Solana (SOL) price has surged back above $140, staging a swift recovery from its monthly lows below $135. The rebound has pushed SOL into a familiar resistance zone for the sixth time since November 2025. Historically, each test of this range has triggered sharp pullbacks of 15%–16%, underscoring strong overhead …
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has strongly defended the central bank’s independence amid a new Justice Department investigation. Speaking over the weekend, Powell argued that the probe reflects political pressure from the Trump administration over interest rate decisions, rather than concerns about the Fed’s renovation project. According to Powell, the controversy is not about a …
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has rolled out stricter anti‑money‑laundering and KYC rules for cryptocurrency exchanges to strengthen user verification and combat illicit activity. New onboarding requirements include live selfie verification using liveness detection, geolocation tracking (latitude, longitude, IP, timestamp), bank account confirmation via a small test transfer, and multiple government‑issued ID checks. Exchanges must …
The proposed guidelines would allow eligible firms to invest in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market value.
A major U.S. crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, is heading into a critical Senate Banking Committee markup session this week. At the center of the debate is whether stablecoin issuers should be barred from offering rewards through crypto exchanges and other platforms. According to reports, Coinbase is signaling that it may …
The crypto market is entering one of the most important weeks of January, with new US inflation data, consumer spending reports, and updates from the Federal Reserve. After months of unclear economic signals, markets are finally getting a better view of inflation and growth. For Bitcoin, this week could determine whether the recent recovery continues …
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has ended a nine-year ban on corporate crypto investments, originally imposed over money laundering concerns. Around 3,500 listed companies and professional investors can now allocate up to 5% of their equity annually to the top 20 cryptocurrencies on major exchanges like Upbit. Exchanges must apply staggered trades and size limits …
Crypto YouTube viewership has plunged sharply over the past three months to its lowest level since January 2021, highlighting weak retail interest amid prolonged bear‑market conditions. Data shared by Benjamin Cowen shows a broad drop in 30‑day average views across channels, while creator Tom Crown says engagement has fallen across platforms since October. Analysts link …
After spending several weeks under pressure, Render (RENDER), the native token powering decentralized GPU has started to outperform as decentralized rendering drew real-word interest. Following a range breakout above the $1.40 mark, RENDER price picked up pace and sharply uplifted over 30% within a week. This sharp price rally turned the $2 resistance mark into …
Coinbase has warned it may withdraw support for the CLARITY Act if the Senate limits stablecoin rewards beyond simple disclosure rules. Passed by the House in July 2025, the bipartisan bill heads to a Senate Banking Committee markup on January 15, 2026, to clarify SEC and CFTC oversight. Coinbase argues stricter rules could stifle competition, …
Bitcoin price traded in a tight range over the weekend, absorbing selling pressure while defending the critical $90,000 support zone. The rebound from this level was backed by strong buying volume, allowing BTC to open the week on a firmer note and push back toward its immediate resistance area. This recovery has sparked renewed optimism, …
Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties are driving increased demand for safe-haven assets, impacting global financial stability.
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The dual life of stablecoins: A lifeline for citizens and a tool for sanctioned entities involved in Venezuela and Iran's economic crises.
Cato Institute analyst Nicholas Anthony argues the US Congress needs to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, repeal confidentiality laws, and end reputational risk regulation to address debanking.
Binance Coin climbed again over the weekend, pushing past the $900 mark and touching about $907 on Sunday after a sharp 24-hour uptick. Markets were calmer overall, with the broader crypto complex up 0.55% for the day while Bitcoin hovered above $92,000 and Ethereum traded beyond $3,100. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Next Peak Might Ignite ADA’s Rally, Says Cardano Creator Market Reaction To Regulatory Shift According to social posts from Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance who is also known as ‘CZ’, optimism around a possible new crypto cycle helped fuel demand. CZ linked the mood to a regulatory change, saying the Securities and Exchange Commission had removed crypto from its list of priority risks for 2026. Based on reports, that move is being read by some investors as a sign of easing scrutiny, and it appears to have lifted sentiment across tokens. I could be wrong, but Super Cycle incoming. https://t.co/6TLldEMmGA — CZ ???? BNB (@cz_binance) January 10, 2026 Institutional Buying Adds Fuel Reports note sizable institutional flows into Bitcoin products. According to a filing, Wells Fargo bought 383 million of Bitcoin ETF shares, a figure that market watchers flagged as a large institutional stake. Morgan Stanley also filed for its own spot Bitcoin ETF last week, which many see as more proof that big financial players are stepping in. Those actions are being cited by traders as one reason risk assets like Binance Coin could see more interest. Macroeconomic Calendar Could Swing Prices A packed US data week is ahead and traders say it could affect crypto angles. On Monday, the market will watch a speech by the FOMC president. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the US Consumer Price Index and the Producer Price Index are due. Jobless claims come on Thursday, and a Fed balance sheet update lands on Friday. Any big surprise in those numbers can push liquidity flows and quickly change appetite for tokens. Binance Coin: Technical Levels To Watch BNB briefly reclaimed the $900 zone and was reported at $909 in some feeds as the four-hour chart showed a steady climb. Short-term resistance sits near $950, with a psychological barrier at $1,000. Related Reading: XRP Ledger May Get A Tokenized Gold Upgrade, Web3 Founder Reveals Technical indicators offered cautious support for bulls: the MACD showed a bullish crossover with the blue line above the signal line, and the histogram printed positive bars, which suggests buying pressure building. The RSI sat around 56.10, under overbought levels, implying room for more gains. Traders still point to a key support range near $850. A break below that could invite heavier selling and take prices down toward $820. The scenario of a quick pullback is real; prices that move fast up can move fast down. Market participants will be watching both the macro calendar and any fresh regulatory updates for clues. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
India's financial intelligence agency has announced stricter identity verification measures for cryptocurrency exchanges to prevent money laundering and terror financing.
South Korea’s FSC reportedly shared guidelines allowing listed companies to invest up to 5% of equity in the top 20 cryptocurrencies, ending a 2017 ban.
The rally came shortly after Powell said that the DOJ had threatened him with criminal charges over his June 2025 congressional testimony.
South Korea's FSC is proposing a 5% cap on the share of a company's equity capital that can be allocated to digital asset investments.
The chairs of seven UK government committees have asked for a ban on crypto donations to be added to an elections bill set to be introduced soon.
Privacy tokens are back in focus, and Monero is leading the charge. The XMR price decisively broke above a crucial resistance zone to reach fresh all-time highs near $596.87. The move was backed by a sharp expansion in trading volume, highlighting strong buyer conviction. As market sentiment turns risk-on within the privacy coin segment, Monero’s …